Chandigarh: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for Punjab, warning of very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours as the state continues to reel under torrential rains and flood-like conditions. Several districts are facing severe flooding due to overflowing rivers, including the Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas, which have been...
The Vaishno Devi yatra was temporarily suspended on Tuesday due to continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, as authorities prioritize the safety of pilgrims. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the Union Territory, warning of further heavy rains in several districts. A landslide was reported in the Ardhkuwari area...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, describing nature’s fury as a serious challenge for humanity and the nation. Addressing an event in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister highlighted that several regions of Gujarat have also been...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, resulting in at least one fatality and the collapse of over a dozen buildings, according to officials. At least 29 individuals sustained injuries. The earthquake, which had its epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, produced tremors that were felt approximately 200 kilometres north...
New Delhi, India has consistently supported its regional partners as the primary responder during crises, and the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further enhanced collaboration in the Bay of Bengal area regarding disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, according to the MEA on Wednesday. India conducted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15....